Free Valentines Printables for Boys and Girls - You Light Up My Life

Here are some FREE printables just in time for Valentines day. I have designed these cute Valentines cards for your kids school Valentines party, for grandparents, for neighbor gifts, or for someone you love. My 7 year old loved punching holes and putting the light sticks through each card. I found a 50 pack of light sticks at a local grocery store (Macey's) for $5.99. The 50 pack made for a fun night because when all the valentines were made they had a dance party in the dark with the left over light sticks.

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What Christmas means to me. By Sarah Burnes Heiner

Christmas is the pine tree Scent - you can smell throughout my house,
And tending the neighbor’s hamster - that my 4 yr old calls a mouse.

Christmas is our first nativity scene - I bought for a small amount.
A porcelain set I fixed with super glue - too many times to count.

Christmas is the sound of music - echoing throughout my home with delight.
Jingle bells, Rudolph and my favorite “Oh holy night"

Christmas is tiny paper scraps - from paper chains & snowflakes
No school and too many treats - that caused a few belly aches.

Christmas is watching the movie Elf - oh what a great show.
And laughing harder than my kids cuz Buddy just said “Francisco”.

Christmas is our elf named "Dovey" - who hides in a new spot each night.
Except for when he forgot to hide - there was confusion - and a little fight.

Christmas is a car full of kids - cranky, sad and happy
On a quest, to find Christmas lights - oh I wish I had a nappy.

Christmas is my boy telling me “the Edman’s have prettier lights!
Because they have rainbow colors and all we have is white”.

Christmas is giving service - to those who need a break
For we all have been there - when times were tough - it was all that we could take.

Christmas is the big sleepover - in the parents room on Christmas Eve.
With the window cracked - to hear Santa outside - oh, they truly believe.

Christmas is the talk with grandma right before she passed away
Life was hard, she had no presents, just a feast on that Christmas Day.

Christmas is forgiving those - who have done a little harm.
And putting all our faith in Christ - as he holds us in his arms.

Christmas is remembering our ancestors - for they are the ones who paid
That great price - of hard living - but their legend has always stayed.

Christmas is learning that Joseph and Mary - were Both from the tribe of Judah.
Joseph descended 52 generations directly from the prophet Noah.

Each year I try to teach my kids - the true meaning of this great day.
The kind acts - the simple joys - in remembrance of Him we pray.

This Christmas may we all be diligent - in remembering our Christ and redeemer.
His atonement, what great sacrifice For the weary and the dreamer.

Christ was born on Christmas Day - that's where this story begins.
For Christ is here - everyday with us - if we just let him in.

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Oakland Temple - A Breathtaking sight to See.

When I was 12, I had the opportunity to go the Oakland temple for the first time, and i'll never forget the peace I felt that day. The location was absolutely breathtaking especially during sunset!! It overlooked the entire Bay Area with a panoramic view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge and the peninsula. The Visitor's Center was also amazing. I remember the giant sized statue of Jesus, and the interactive story room of how God created the Earth. I would highly recommend everyone going to see this spectacular sight nestled atop the Oakland Hills in Oakland, California. It will be an experience you will never forget.  More info --> http://mormon.org/faq/topic/temples

Photo Credit: Matt Granz Photography

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I am thankful for music~Maddy

I never knew how much good music could bless my life! just a couple of days ago I had the wonderful opportunity to be in my schools seventh grade choir concert, and I realized that I absolutely love being on stage and singing such beautiful songs! Music has blessed me in so many ways. I noticed that every time I do my homework I get stressed and feel like I can't do it any longer, so one day while doing my homework I turned on  my iPod to the church section and after an hour of working I felt no pain, no headaches, and no stress! It was then when I decided to try this technique in my morning routine, instead of listening to loud, up beat music, and barely having enough time to make the bus, I listened to slow, soft, church music and, not looking to see what time it was, I was early for the bus. Because I wasn't rushing and being in a panic from that loud music! That just proves how much music can help me and everyone in daily lives, and I am so grateful for that!:)

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Maddy the Track Star!!

This year Maddy decided to participate in her Junior High School track team. She has enjoyed running and getting better and faster with every practice and track meet. I managed to capture this video while she ran the 400 meter run (1 complete lap around the track). It's awesome to see how far ahead she get's in first place, and close to the end she get's a competitor. Watch the video!

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Princess William

Anamarie has done it again, but this time there's a new victim; little William. Anamarie has been known to dress up Brett (on many occassions), but she has now discovered that two is better than one. I sure hope my little boys grow into manly men, and not the contrary. Here's her masterpiece; Princess William.

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Meet "THOMAS THE MONSON"

One of Brett's favorite books is "Thomas The Monson", as he calls it. Every time we talk about Thomas S. Monson, he tells me what a good train he is. In his prayers, he says "...and thank you for our Prophet, Thomas The Monson". I hope one day soon he will figure out that The Prophet is not a train, and I hope he's not too disappointed :)

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We Are ALL Children of God!

We are all Children of God; no matter what Religion we practice!! In God's eyes we all have EQUAL & INFINITE worth. Growing up in California made me "thick skinned" when it came to my LDS/Mormon Religion. I even had a High School Teacher keep me after class to lecture me about my beliefs. My religion is very personal to me. It has given me more direction than anything in this life. It gives me hope, it gives me knowledge, and it gives me the ability to do better each day. Whatever your religion might be, I respect it, let's all do the same. Let's steer away from those who be-little ANY religion, and Stand a Little Taller, we are better than that!! -Sarah

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The yummiest girl.

Brett just informed me of this... "Mom, you're the yummiest girl, I eber seen".

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My gift from Brett

Brett came running in from outside with a big surprise for me. He told me to close my eyes then he presented me with something so beautiful and said "look mom, I picked you some bootiful flowers" What a sweetie pie :)

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